Cape Town – The construction of the 64-dish MeerKat satellite dishes – a precursor of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project – had commenced, the Minister of Science and Technology Derek Hanekom said on Thursday. … [Read more...]
Tourism marketing reaching consumers
Durban - Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk has announced that through South Africa’s marketing efforts in tourism they have reached over one billion consumers. … [Read more...]
New technology for SAA
Pretoria - South African Airways’ new aircraft technology is set to reduce travel times as well as fuel burn, the national carrier said on Wednesday. … [Read more...]
2010 World Cup benefits continue
Johannesburg - Almost three years after hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africans continue to benefit from the tournament’s legacy projects, SASCOC President Gideon Sam said on Thursday. … [Read more...]
Continued Investigation into meat products
Pretoria - The investigation into meat labelling following news of undeclared products in meat is continuing - with an outcome expected in two to three months’ time, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) said on Monday. … [Read more...]
Tutu awarded Templeton Prize
Pretoria - Former Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been awarded the 2013 Templeton Prize, which comes with a $1.7-million bonus, for his life-long work in advancing spiritual principles such as love and forgiveness. … [Read more...]
Profound Moments of Change
TV SERIES UNCOVERS PROFOUND MOMENTS OF CHANGE IN WOMEN’S LIVES I Am Woman Leap of Faith, the popular SABC3 television series is back. Season 2 begins on 7th April 2013 after a successful first season run in 2012 and fresh from two SAFTA … [Read more...]
NDP critical for long term growth
Pretoria – The implementation of South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) by 2030 is critical to the country’s long term sustainability. … [Read more...]
Reserve Bank building reserves
Pretoria - The Reserve Bank will continue to build up South Africa’s level of reserves - which are low compared to the country’s peers - when market conditions are conducive, says Deputy Reserve Bank Governor Daniel Mminele. … [Read more...]
SA ready for first BRICS summit
Pretoria - With only a few weeks left before the start of the 5th BRICS summit, preparations are at an advanced stage for the all-important gathering, says International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Ebrahim Ebrahim. … [Read more...]